Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Celina Jaitly Pays Tribute to Father on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Kargil Vijay Diwas is a day to remember India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War.
Actress Celina Jaitly honored her father and grandfather, both veterans.
She shared personal stories about how the war affected her family, including the worry and the impact on her brother, who joined the army.
The war was a tough battle, but India ultimately won.
Celina expressed her pride as a daughter and granddaughter of soldiers.
Celina Jaitly paid tribute to her father and grandfather on Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Her father, Colonel Vikram Kumar Jaitley, was a 1971 war veteran and involved in coordination during the Kargil War.
Her grandfather, Colonel E. Francis, served in the Rajputana Rifles and fought in the 1962 war.
Jaitly shared memories of the war's impact on her family, including the fear and stress.
Her brother joined the Indian Army and served as a Para SF officer due to the war's influence.
- Who
- Celina Jaitly, Colonel Vikram Kumar Jaitley, Colonel E. Francis.
- What
- Celina Jaitly paid tribute to her father and grandfather on Kargil Vijay Diwas.
- When
- Kargil Vijay Diwas.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To honor the sacrifices of soldiers who served in the Kargil War and previous conflicts.
Impact of War on Families
Military Service Legacy
Family Experiences
Impact of War on Families
Personal recollections of the war's impact on families.
Military Service Legacy
The war's influence on family members' career choices.
- Event
- Kargil Vijay Diwas
- Celebrity
- Celina Jaitly
- Father
- Colonel Vikram Kumar Jaitley
- Grandfather
- Colonel E. Francis
- War Commemorated
- 1999 Kargil War
- Other War Mentioned
- 1962 war with China
Sources
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